Mercury is in retrograde: what to expect 🪐

*did someone put a hex on me? nope...it’s just the planets.* Ever have a week (or three) where everything feels like it’s going wrong? You lose your wallet, your laptop crashes when you have [five work projects]( due in the next week, you and your significant other [get into a fight]( traffic is out of control making you late to work. Is the universe out to get me? Did someone put a hex on me? What’s the sitch? Nope, it’s just [Mercury in retrograde]( This Mercury retrograde started on August 4, 2024, and runs until August 28, 2024. So before you shut yourself in your [apartment]( for the next 10 days, take a breath and check out our guide to surviving the unexpected. A few tips for getting through retrograde: Back everything up to the cloud Don’t be surprised if technology fails you this retrograde. Take the time now to back everything up: documents, photos, the song lyrics you wrote about your 9th-grade boyfriend, you name it. If you want it, back it up to the cloud or to an external hard drive. [mercury-retrograde]( [READ: It’s Mercury Retrograde: Here’s How It Will Affect Your Zodiac Sign]( Don’t take things too personally If it seems like you’re the only person [struggling through this period]( think again. Understand that this is just a short blip in time, and although cliché, this too shall pass. [mercury-retrograde]( [READ: This Life Hack Transformed How I Handle Everyday Stress]( Leave early Whether it’s just getting to the office or if you’re getting on a plane for a [weekend trip]( get in the car or call your Ubers or taxis as early as possible! Mercury retrograde is known to delay both traffic and flights. And while we care it’s Mercury in Retrograde, Delta won’t. If an old flame enters your life again, use it as closure You might see a familiar face or two roaming the aisles of the grocery store or out with friends. While it might seem tempting to [rekindle the flame]( remind yourself that these people are part of your past for a reason. [mercury-retrograde]( [READ: Why You Can’t Stop Dating The Same Trash Person, According to Experts]( Don’t make too many splurges We know with [summer ending]( it’s pretty hard not to spend money, but Mercury retrograde is not the time to spend your hard-earned cash. When things feel chaotic, it can feel natural to want to pacify that chaos with some retail therapy. Instead, resist and consider a no-spend weekend instead. [mercury-retrograde]( [READ: How to Stop Doom Spending Once and For All]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( Copyright © 2024 The Everygirl, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: The Everygirl Media Group, LLC 222 S. Morgan Street Suite 2A Chicago, IL 60607 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can u[pdate your preferences]( u[nsubscribe from this list.]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( The Everygirl · 222 South Morgan St · #2A · Chicago, IL 60607 · USA